HISTORY OF BOTTLES (KHUSHI MAHESHWARI)
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History Evolution of bottle
So I , Khushi Maheshwari is writing about how bottles evolved from the start to the end.
As we know Bottle containers have been created since prehistoric times, initially using clay or asphaltum sealed woven containers. Some of the earliest known examples have been found in China, Phoenicia, Rome, and Crete.
The glass bottle was an important development in the history of wine. When combined with a high-quality stopper such as a cork, it allowed for the long-term aging of wine.
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Glass has all qualities required for long-term storage. It eventually gave rise to “château bottling,” the practice where an estate’s wine is put in bottle at the source, rather than by a merchant.
Prior to this, wine would be sold by the barrel (and before that, the amphora) and put into bottles only at the merchant’s shop, if at all. This left a large and often abused opportunity for fraud and adulteration, as the consumer had to trust the merchant about the contents. It is thought that most wine consumed outside of wine-producing regions had been tampered with in some way. Also not
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all merchants were careful enough to avoid oxidation or contamination while bottling, leading to large bottle variation.To avoid these problems, most fine wine is bottled at the place of production (including all port, since 1974).
There are many sizes and shapes of bottles used for wine. Some of the known shapes are characteristic of the place of bottling or type of wine, as Bordeaux , burgundy , champagne.
Codd neck bottles were especially made for carbonated drinks. They were made of glass in 1872.
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Other then this we also have water bottled and it’s hard to imagine a world without bottled water. The convenience of bottled water is unmatched. Let’s not even mention the benefits of staying hydrated throughout the day even when you are on the go.
Bottled water dates back to the 17th century. Here’s a detailed timeline of the history of bottled water:
1622
The Holy Well Bottling Plant in the United Kingdom was the first bottling water plant in the world. It is widely believed that the selling of
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bottled water began in the plant in 1622. The practice soon spread to other areas in Europe. Many mineral springs in Europe began bottling and selling water.
1700
In the beginning of the 18th century, Europe began acknowledging the health benefits of water from many other areas as people started traveling extensively. The presence of natural springs in many areas outside Europe triggered this occurrence.
1767
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The first commercially individual bottled water was invented and made available in 1767 in America. It was distributed and sold by Jackson’s Spa in Boston. Water bottling was a means to share the popular and beneficial water with more people.
1856
In the year 1856 alone, 7 million+ bottles of water were sold at Saratoga Springs in New York, one of the most famous bottled water sources at the time. A pint of water was feting up to $1.75. Increasing
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typhoid and cholera outbreaks led many Americans to depend on bottled water as a safer and healthier option given the water also had medicinal properties from its natural sources. Bottled water was also popular as an image and status symbol (perceived as clean and stylish).
1947
Plastic bottles were first used commercially in 1947. However, the bottles still remained relatively expensive and impossible for some people to use and afford. It wasn’t until the early 1950s when high-density polyethylene was introduced
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EARLY 2000
By the year 2000, tap water was fully engaged in a war with bottled water. Beverage companies were playing on consumers’ fears of contamination and illness from tap sources. One of the key players in this war was Brita Filters which further alleges the fact that toilet and tap water came from the same source.
2011-2012
There were significant developments in 2011 triggered by the EPA. Due to rising
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environmental pollution concerns caused by plastic bottles over the years, the EPA introduced regulations to curb the menace. Notable regulations over the years include; reducing the weight of a PET plastic water bottle from 47.7g (in the year 2000) to 9.89 grams currently.
Sources- https://www.myownwater.com/blog/history-of-bottled-water
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Bottle
History of bottles
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